The Meadows – Holme Fen Fishery

Holme Fen Fishery has been purposely designed as a specimen carp, day ticket fishery, where PB’s will be regularly broken.

The Meadows is 26 acres in size and currently holds approximately 200 fish – ‘test’ fishing suggests that, incredibly, perhaps half of these fish may be over 30lb with a good numbers over 40lb! This lake is available for individual or group bookings of 48 or 96 hours duration.

The fishery has purposely designed, oversized swims built for angler comfort, with each positioned to provide plenty of water and a host of features to fish to. Norfolk reed, bullrush and lillies have been established in the margins and island shelves, with hundreds of trees planted around the complex to create a beautiful fishery.

All banks have been grassed and a secure fence installed around the whole perimeter for added security. A significant investment has been made on new stock to complement the existing original carp. All fish have been uniquely chipped so we can monitor growth rates, provide accurate details of stock and observe condition.

Fishing strictly by prior booking only .When arriving at the site (no earlier than 12:00) enter the gates and park in the car park. You can walk around the lake to identify the swim you wish to fish and it is acceptable for you to take a bucket and leave in your chosen swim but please only one per angler! Once you have decided where to fish you may drive to the swim (as near as permitted) to unload your equipment before parking your car in the nearest designated car park. Your car must then be left in the car park for the duration of your stay – it should NOT be used to travel to the toilet to the gate to pick up a takeaway or around the lake to see other anglers irrespective of the weather conditions.

All slings, mats and nets must be dry prior to entering the site – anybody caught unpacking damp equipment will be asked to leave immediately without refund. Fish safety is of paramount importance.

Minimum age is 18 years unless accompanied by a parent.

No non-angling guests permitted on the fishery.

3 rod maximum.

No naked chod rigs, braid, leadcore or leaders (such as snag/shock leaders) of any kind.

No braided mainline apart from on spod and marker rods.

Minimum of 1 meter tubing on all mono or fluorocarbon lines rigs (if you have trouble with this try Korda tubing as it is easy to thread).

Pellets may be used but must be purchased from the fishery in advance through this website.

No bait boats.

Micro-barbed hooks only with maximum size 6. No longshank or long curved hooks.

Maximum lead size of 4oz.

Minimum line strength of 12lb although we recommend 15lb.

Suitable EXTRA LARGE slings and SIDED carp mats or cradles must be used – no flat or beanie mats allowed. Minimum landing net size of 42” arms. Please make sure all fish are weighed and photographed as close to the water as possible, avoid carrying fish as this will aid their recovery. These are big fish so please ensure your equipment is suitably sized. Anybody with inadequate equipment will be asked to purchase replacements from the fishery or asked to leave without refund. Please ensure you have the correct equipment before booking.

Carp may only be held in a large recovery sling to assist weighing and photographing – the maximum time should not exceed 30mins. No carp to be placed in a sack.

No nuts to be used. Other particles baits (seeds pulses etc.) may be used but must be well soaked well cooked and used in moderation.

Nobody is permitted to use a boat at any time. In cases of weeded fish please be patient and put the rod back on rest and wait.

No artificial (plastic) bait apart from zig bugs.

Fishing is allowed from designated swims only. Please do not damage the vegetation.

No dogs allowed.

No rods to be left unattended (unofficial 40m remote rule applies however please be aware that this could lead to you being in trouble with the Environment Agency).

Always respect other anglers and do not cast into adjacent swims.

No loud music (if it can be heard 10m away it is too loud).

No fires. You may use BBQ’s but please ensure these are placed on bricks or slabs provided, do not place directly on the grass

No movement of fish. Fish should be returned to the lake they were caught.

Badly damaged fish must be retained in a sling and reported to the emergency numbers immediately.

Please carry fish care treatments to use on all hook holds marks or damaged fins etc.

Your ticket permits fishing from 13:00 on the date of arrival. You must leave the fishery no later than 11:30 on your day of departure. Do not arrive on site before 12:00 (there is nowhere for you to wait) – if you are early the local villages of Earith or Somersham have local amenities. On your arrival you may walk the lake and set-up your gear but there must be no fishing before 13:00. Failure to comply may result in an additional days fishing payment.

Anglers may not leave the site after 20:00 or before 06:00 unless in an emergency.

Takeaway deliveries must be made before 20:00. Food must be collected from the on-site collection point so ensure the takeaway driver has your mobile and you have provided them with the gate combination number – do not leave rods in water unattended or use cars to collect.

All anglers must complete a catch report. Pictures of all 30lb plus fish should be emailed to the fishery team within 2 days with your name and size of fish, date, bait used plus any other information you think applicable. Please email returns (including pictures) to info@holmefenfishery.co.uk with your completed catch return. Alternatively catch returns can be completed on-site and left in the collection box.

All rubbish to be taken away with you. Any angler with rubbish in their swim will be asked to leave and those leaving rubbish in a swim will be banned. If there is rubbish in your swim upon arrival please report to this to the bailiff.